Delaware Obituary Collection
(Obits and death notices from Various Funeral Homes in Delaware [with many Maryland obits that are associated with Delaware]).
Many obituaries from Dover and Rehoboth Beach.
Funeral services for Rosalynn B. “Moie” Lomax, 94, of Dover, were held Saturday, June 30, in Calvary Baptist Church, Dover. Mrs. Lomax died after a short illness Wednesday June 20, 2007, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital.
Mrs. Lomax was born Dec. 12, 1912, in Woodside, daughter of the late Alcade and Frances Baynard.
Mrs. Lomax attended Booker T. Washington Elementary School and completed 10th grade at Delaware State College High School. She furthered her education in Philadelphia.
While living in Delaware she worked for the public school district as a main food and pastry cook in the school cafeteria.
Mrs. Lomax attended the University of Delaware during the summer months to enhance her cooking skills. She retired from the state in 1975. She later worked as a cook at Wesley College, the Mount Zion A.M.E. Church Day Care Center and the Capitol Green Day Care Center, all in Dover.
As a young woman she was a member of Union Baptist Church, joining Calvary Baptist Church in the 1970s. She served on the senior usher board.
Mrs. Lomax loved to go fishing, work on puzzles, draw, crochet and bake. During her quiet time, she loved to read the Bible.
She was married to the late Mitchell “Pop” Lomax for 45 years.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six sisters and five brothers.
Mrs. Lomax is survived by a daughter, Gladys Ethel Marie Olivia Carroll, and a son, Mitchell Reginald Lomax, both of Dover; three grandchildren, Jeremiah E. Carroll of Smyrna, Cynthia Rosalynn Clark of Dover and Yvonne Annette Lomax of Dover; and four great-grandchildren, Melissa Onley of Exmore, Va., Kevin Clark of Appomattox, Va., and Tammy Clark and Amanda Carroll, both of Dover.
She also is survived by an adopted daughter, Peggy Bratten, and her husband, Elmer, of Dover; an adopted son, the Rev. Henry Brown, and his wife, Eliza, of Salisbury, Md.; three adopted grandsons, Aaron, Andrew and Joseph Bratten, all of Dover who she helped raise; a special niece, Ailene Collins of Wilmington who she raised; two special friends, Mrs. Alice Dailey and Mrs. Marie Montgomery; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Arrangements were by the Bennie Smith Funeral Home.
Ruth Elizabeth Malin
Funeral services for Ruth Elizabeth Malin, 60, of Felton, formerly of Newark, were held Saturday, June 30, in the Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming. Mrs. Malin died Saturday, June 16, 2007, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Joshua Dwight Mast
Funeral services for Joshua Dwight Mast, 19, of Felton, were held Saturday, June 30, in Melvin’s Funeral Home, Harrington. Mr. Mast died Sunday, June 24, 2007, in Nassawadox, Va., of injuries sustain in an automobile accident.
Mr. Mast was the son of Michael and Karen Mast, of Felton.
Growing up, he enjoyed traveling with his father on long haul trips and got to see a lot of the country. In his spare time, he loved to hunt and fish, and loved to watch movies and infomercials, some so often that he would quote them.
Mr. Mast also enjoyed riding his four-wheeler and spending time with his “Uncle Dave,” watching rodeo videos. In addition, he enjoyed hitting golf balls. He was so determined to do so he tracked down his brother’s left-handed clubs and reclaimed them.
He really enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and will be remembered as a loving, big-hearted person.
Mr. Mast worked for Casper Grading and Excavation, a job he dearly loved.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Amos Mast.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Mast is survived by his brother, Aaron Mast; the family pet, Majk; and his maternal grandparents, Dwight and Lenora Stephens, all of Felton; his paternal grandmother, Julia Mast, of Clayton; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends.
Memorial contributions maybe made to the Joshua D. Mast Memorial Fund, c/o Cheryl Manship, 120 Main St., P.O. Box 266, Felton Bank, Felton, DE 19943.
Cecilia Houseman McNatt
Funeral services for Cecilia Houseman McNatt, 80, of Wyoming, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 5, in the Funeral Home of Michael J. Ambruso, 1175 S. State St., Dover, where friends may call one hour before. Mrs. McNatt died Thursday, June 28, 2007, in her home.
Mrs. McNatt was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Leonard and Cecilia Marucci Baione.
She moved from Collingswood, N.J., to Marydel in 1959 with her first husband.
She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, and truly was a friend to her friends. She who enjoyed her family, gardening and shopping, and thoroughly enjoyed traveling throughout the country.
Mrs. McNatt was a longtime member of the Marydel Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward C. Houseman, in 1974; and a stepdaughter, Karen Katherine Helene McNatt, in 1982.
Mrs. McNatt is survived by her husband, H. Glenn McNatt of Wyoming; a son and daughter-in-law, Edward "Skeeter" and Sandra Houseman of Marydel; a daughter and son-in-law, Cecilia A.E. and Joseph Grillo of Galloway of Township, N.J.; a sister, Eleanor Borkowski of West Collingswood, N.J.; and a brother, Anthony Baione of Langhorne, Pa.
She also is survived by two grandchildren, Brock A. Houseman and Lauren R. Houseman, both of Marydel; a stepson and his wife, Glenn A. and JoAnn B. McNatt of Smyrna; two stepgrandsons and their wives, Jason H. and Molly McNatt, and Aron W. and Samantha McNatt, all of Clayton; and three great-grandchildren, Jason H. McNatt, Jacob H. McNatt and Lilah I. McNatt, all of Clayton.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in Mrs. McNatt’s name maybe made to the Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111, attn.: C223.
Maria Gloria Pingel
A Mass of Christian Burial for Maria Gloria Pingel, 85, of Dover, was celebrated Monday, July 2, in the Church of the Holy Cross, Dover. Mrs. Pingel died Tuesday, June 26, 2007, in Westminster Assisted Living, Dover.
Mrs. Pingel was born Aug. 20, 1921, in Havana, Cuba, daughter of the late Salvador and Estela Gamba Juncadella.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Pingel, in 1997.
Mrs. Pingel is survived by two daughters and their wives; Gloria M. and Michael P. Horn and Ann M. and Paul L. McNinch, all of Dover; a brother, Salvador Juncadella of Florida; two grandchildren, Steven G. Horn and his wife, Dawn N., of Lewes and Lindsay A. McNinch of Dover; three great-grandchildren, Chelsea Haggerty, Paige Maria Horn and Nathan Michael Horn.
Memorial contributions in Mrs. Pingel’s name may be made to Westminster Village Assisted Living-Chapelwood, 1167 McKee Road, Dover, DE 19901.
Barbara Powell
Services for Barbara Powell, 74, were held Monday, July 2, in the Trader Funeral Home, Dover. Mrs. Powell died Thursday, June 28, 2007, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover.
Mrs. Powell was born March 17, 1933, the first child of the late Roy W. Deats and Catherine Calhoun.
She began her working career at Playtex in Dover. With her first husband, she worked as a secretary/business manager for O.B. Williams Electric. Later, she returned to Playtex as an accountant, was secretary for attorney Joe Leszez, and finally was an administrative secretary for the Kent County Department of Human Services.
In her spare time, Mrs. Powell mostly enjoyed spending time with her family. She also liked to garden, do needlepoint, recycle and travel to sunny places with those she loved. She lived a full, active and enjoyable life.
Mrs. Powell"s service to the community continued after retirement with countless volunteer hours as a life member with Kent General Hospital Junior Board, Wesley United Methodist Church, Eastern Star Victory Chapel Chapter No. 15, Rolling Acres Homemakers and the Round Table Club of Wyoming. She provided assistance to all who asked it of her.
She is survived by her husband, Snooky Powell; a brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Fran Deats; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Ken Callaway; two sons and their wives, Mike and Pam Williams, and Brett and Karen Williams; three grandchildren, Zach Williams, Zoey Williams and Weston Williams; and a step-granddaughter, Patti Fransisco.
Memorial contributions in Mrs. Powell’s name may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 209 S. State St., Dover, DE 19904.
Gordon L. ‘Woody’ Woodlin Sr.
Funeral services for Gordon L. “Woody” Woodlin Sr., were held Saturday, June 30, in Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover. Mr. Woodlin died Monday, June 18, 2007, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover.
Mr. Woodlin was born Oct. 27, 1942, in Dover, son of the late Charles Herbert Woodlin and Francis Prattis Woodlin.
He was educated in the Caesar Rodney, Dover, and Middletown Louis L. Redding school districts. After leaving school he enlisted in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves, and was honorably discharged from both.
After leaving the military, he returned to Delaware and married Sylvia Woodlin in 1962.
He worked at various local jobs and remained at Delaware State University for more than 30 years as a sergeant in the security department until he retired in 2000. During his tenure at DSU, he completed the city of Dover police training and certification.
Mr. Woodlin loved people and always was willing to help anyone in need. He enjoyed crabbing, fishing, boxing, football, basketball and baseball. He particularly loved baseball as he remained a lifelong player and coach at the Gun & Rod Club in Houston.
He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Harrington.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gordon L. Woodlin Jr., on July 5, 1989; a brother, Julius C. Woodlin Sr.; and a nephew, Kenny Beecher.
He is survived by his two children, Pamela Briddell and Jamal Woodlin, both of Dover; four grandchildren, Miasha Woodlin, Laree Briddell, April Briddell, all of Dover and Angelita Briddell of Rhode Island; a sister, Lois Beecher of Camden; and a brother, Aubrey Stevenson of Dover.
Mr. Woodlin also is survived by a sister-in-law, Shirley Woodlin of New Castle; and a special cousin raised as his sister, Phyllis Scott of Camden; three aunts, Bertha Foote and Mable Jones, both of Baltimore and Laura Waters of Dover; a longtime companion, Juanita Parker and her children whom he raised, Jason Parker, Vilicia Parker, Victoria Bowden and Leta Parker, all of Dover; and two grandchildren, Shafawn Parker and Dajuan Parker; two special friends, Alfreda Smith of Milford and Philomonia Goldsboro of Camden; a host of other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
